Information About
This is a family photograph of Heng Ngian Phuan, showing five ladies standing outside the National Theatre, located at River Valley Road. Donated by Heng Ngian Phuan and displayed at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. HRS3_654. Title devised by Library staff.
Additional Details
- Credit Line
- This digital copy (c) National Library Board Singapore 2008. The original work (c) Heng Ngian Phuan.
More to Explore
National Theatre, 1970s : exterior
IMAGE
Photograph of Heng Ngian Phuan's family, outside the National Theatre, located at River Valley Road. It was built in 1963 and demolished in 1986. The distinctive features of this building is its cantilevered steel roof with a five pointed facade, and an outdoor fountain. Donated by Heng Ngian Phuan and...
Roxy Theatre, 1960s : exterior
IMAGE
Front view of Roxy Theatre, located at the junction of East Coast Road. In its place now is Katong Plaza. Donated by Heng Ngian Phuan and displayed at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. HRS3_650...
National Theatre, 1976 : exterior
IMAGE
Daughters of Yong Mei Lin, posing for a photograph outside the National Theatre, located at River Valley Road. It was built in 1963 and demolished in 1986. Photograph donated by Yong Mei Lin and displayed at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. HRS3_658...
National Theatre, 1968 : full-length portrait
IMAGE
Personal photograph of Yong Mei Lin, outside National Theatre, located at River Valley Road. It was built in 1963 and demolished in 1986. Donated by Yong Mei Lin and displayed at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. HRS3_656...
Thaipusam, 1960s : general view
IMAGE
Kavadis carried by the Chettiar Community, outside the Sri Mariamman Temple in Chinatown, one day prior to Thaipusam, a Hindu festival celebrated mostly by the Tamil community on the full moon in the Tamil month of Thai (Jan/Feb). The kavadi has various shapes and sizes, of which the kavadis carried...
National Theatre, 1970 : full-length portrait
IMAGE
A lady in spectacles is pictured posing in front of the water fountain outside the National Theatre, located at River Valley Road. The theatre was dubbed 'the people's theatre' because Singaporeans from all walks of life had contributed to its construction. Photograph donated by Monita Lee, and displayed at the...
National Theatre, 1967 : general view
IMAGE
This is a photograph of two children posing at the water fountain in front of the National Theatre which is seen spouting out water and creating mists. Known as Panggong Negara in Malay, the National Theatre was located at River Valley Road. Photograph donated by Liew Lan Yin and displayed...
National Theatre, 1965 : exterior
IMAGE
Grandparents of Jerroy, with children posing for a photograph outside National Theatre, located at River Valley Road. It was built in 1963 and demolished in 1986. The distinctive features of this building is its cantilevered steel roof with a five pointed facade, and an outdoor fountain. Donated by Chang Wei...
National Theatre, 1977 : general view
IMAGE
This is a photograph of a lady posing next to a bush in front of the National Theatre (Panggong Negara in Malay) located at River Valley Road. Built to commemorate Singapore's self-government in 1959, the theatre was closed on Jan 4, 1984 due to structural problems, and demolished in 1986....
